• Patented cocoa extract Chocamine® Plus
• The source of caffeine, theobromine and polyphenols
• Increases energy level and improves well-being
• Supports the fight with oxidative stress
• Decreases the feeling of fatigue
• Improves blood flow
• May increase cognitive abilities
• Contributes to more effective weight loss
• May decrease excessive appetite

Source Naturals ChocoLift™ is a dietary supplement containing 500 mg of a patented extract from cocoa beans Chocamine® Plus. It is the source of caffeine, theobromine and polyphenols without sugar and fat, which abundantly occur in chocolate.

The brand Source Naturals decided to pack the bulk of cocoa health benefits in a capsule, using the extract Chocamine® Plus. The “Plus” version differs from the basic Chocamine® in the presence of 40 mg of caffeine in a portion, which is absent from the basic version. It influences higher growth of energy and alertness and the influence of some health parameters.

Caffeine – the most popular drug in the world. It is a compound from the group of purine alkaloids, which in a complex way influence the growth of energy and motivation as well as reduction of fatigue. It influences the levels of such neurotransmitters as dopamine, noradrenaline, serotonin and acetylcholine. It is one of the supplements with very well-documented effectiveness in supporting sports achievements. As a competitive inhibitor of PDE, it may increase the concentration of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) in cells. Its property counteracting fatigue consists in blocking the access to adenosine receptors, which is a neurotransmitter, inhibiting the nervous system.

Theobromine – an alkaloid similar to caffeine, occurring in Chocamine® Plus at 50% higher amount. It has strong antitussive properties. It is estimated that they may be stronger even that in case if codeine. It stimulates heart work and influences relaxation of smooth muscles of blood vessels, which may decrease blood pressure. It is helpful in the fight with asthma.

Polyphenols – compounds of plant origin, among which, a vast majority demonstrates antioxidant properties. Flavonoids are the most numerous representatives of this group of substances. Their application is related to decreased risk of chronic diseases, including cancers.

Apart from the standardized ingredients, we may also expect a few other substances with very interesting properties in cocoa extract.

Among them there is 2-phenylethylamine, i.e. the compound with strong motivating properties, improving mood and satisfaction from the activity we perform. It influences dopaminergic activity in the brain to a considerable extent and as widely known, dopamine is one of the two happiness molecules.

Another incredibly interesting ingredient is anandamide, which is an endocannabinoid compound. It has analgesic properties and positively influences well-being. It is one of the reasons why we like chocolate so much.

Cocoa is also the source of (-)-epicatechins, which are especially conducive to longevity and general health condition. Regular application of epicatechin allows to maintain better glucose balance and slow down organism’s aging.

Application before mental and physical activity
Methylxanthines  contained in ChocoLift™ positively influence the level of energy during training. Progressing fatigue is characteristic to tough straining sessions, which may be blocked thanks to inhibiting the activity of adenosine. Analgesic anandamide may also shift the pain threshold and prolong the time of performing exercise sets. Stimulating effect may improve reaction time, which is helpful in even more dynamic sports disciplines and team sports. Due to slowing down the breakdown of cAMP, purine alkaloids from cocoa strengthen the effect of hormones influencing adenylyl cyclase, such as adrenaline and noradrenaline. Flavones and theobromine may normalize increased blood pressure, while theobromine also has anti-asthmatic properties. Epicatechin also has its contribution to the improvement of training quality, as it may increase the level of nitric oxide, which brings many benefits to sportsmen, when it is increased during the activity.

A stimulating effect, especially stemming from the growth of dopamine is incredibly helpful before the planned intellectual activity, e.g. studying, exam or larger amount of work. An additional advantage for cognition may be the content of epicatechin, which causes more efficient glucose uptake, which in turn enables more efficient energy extraction. Facilitated blood circulation is also not without a meaning, as it is reflected in more efficient transport of nutrients and oxygen to neurons. It mainly results from, characteristic to methylxanthines, properties inhibiting the effect of phosphodiesterases, which is reflected in vasodilatory effect.

Long-lasting health benefits
Thanks to the application of ChocoLift™ in daily supplementation, we may expect long-lasting health benefits. Better insulin sensitivity and facilitation of blood pressure are the factors which are definitely conducive to longevity and good condition of the organism. There are also some premises, testifying to the possibility of reversing the disorders of mitochondrial work thanks to epicatechin. Such a package of properties along with antioxidant effect of flavonoids should effectively slow down the occurrence of the symptoms of aging.

To sum up, Source Naturals ChocoLift™ is recommended to people who are looking for the natural ways to increase energy and cognitive abilities. It will work great as weight loss support or to improve endurance capacity.